Clinton Park Cafe
“Because of the friendly workers here, I now pick this place over Mike's.”
“Their coffee was nice and strong, and the fresh squeezed orange juice was excellent, and, you could tell, freshly squeezed.”
“It wasn't the biggest or the best, but it was good and came with home fries and toast.”
Clinton Park Cafe
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
6 reviews
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Pros:
– conveniently located near Pratt
– clean (although I did not check out the bathrooms, so can't comment on that)
– reasonably priced
– decent coffee
– takes credit cards
Cons:
– service leaves MUCH to be desired
– overcooked eggs (which is incredible considering mine was the only order going in at the time)
– they don't take Amex
Verdict: If you're in the area looking for a casual diner breakfast and time is not of the essence, stop by. But I wouldn't go out of my way!
Right across from Pratt! Awesome little diner with some good grub! The owners at this joint know how to run a good business! Serious. All yall other restaurants take notes. They have solid food with great prices and decent portion size. Their owner and waiters are some of the nicest people around. They're really down to earth an full of energy. Unlike other restaurants they let you take time with your menus, but definitely don't leave you hanging for a while. It's typical diner food but it's good pricing and service. Sometimes they just hit you up with stuff on the house. I really enjoyed their omelette and fresh squeezed orange juice. Their turkey sausage is spot on too. Overall 3.5 rounds up! But the service hands down 5!
We were looking for something cozy and these beautiful spots have popped up all over Clinton Hill, Mikes around the corner was packed and it wasnt even 10 am so we strolled to this one small diner across the street from Pratt Institute. We arrived and were seated quickly as the man behind the counter pleasantly yell " you can sit anywhere."
The coffee was warm and strong, my omelet was dull and average, the home fries were wonderful, and the juice was fresh. The service was slow, friendly but slower than molasses in December. I saw my server twice, once when he took the order and when he delivered breakfast. My bad, three times…he refilled our coffee once.
The atmosphere was cheerful, a wonderful diverse mix of the changing neighborhood. The eighties light rock music was particularly cool, most if not all of the patrons this morning literally sang softly in unison along with the eighties soft rock band "Journey" as we sipped and gazed into our warm coffee cups.
I'm hoping the slow service and the over cooked Western omelet was a fluke. Next time I will order bacon, you can never go wrong with a crispy slice of bacon.
Stumbled upon this play in route to Mikes across the street. Where we parked we passed by here first and decided to see what they were about.
Glad I did! Food is so delicious. Perfect
diner-esque food I had been craving for. A plus they serve pancakes, which is my kids go to meal.
Surprising many of the newer styled restaurants have moved away from pancakes for "artisanal" French toast .
Food is really delicious each time I go, I try to get something different to be a fair judge and I have to say no complaints at all.
The employees are also really nice and accommodating.
I've been coming here regularly since they opened and I have given them chance after chance and as of today, I am DONE! They've been open long enough that they should have their act together at this point. Not only did they mess up our orders, my friend was one of three people still waiting for their food well after ordering it. Our waitress made no effort to fix things. (I sent my salad back. They halfheartedly fixed it but it still wasn't right) It is much crowded over at Mike's because I think others have realized the same thing. Mike's may not have any many snazzy options but the service is friendly, fast, and consistent. Boo Clinton Park Cafe. Get your damn act together!
ETA: Despite the still mixed reviews about food and service I recently went back with a friend who works in the area. The service was much more consistent in a good way and the food was prepared as it should have been. I still wasn't wowed but it wasn't all that bad either. Still, I wouldn't go out of my way. This place is beautiful and cozy with some very nice employees but they really need to step up the menu and offer consistently good service. Otherwise people will just continue to swing by Mike's.
Yummy place on Hall st….Great spot for bfast. Haven't had lunch here yet but the service and food is grrreat. Although I am not a coffee drinker, this place has great coffee. Always clean and service is always fast. Everyone is so friendly and i have no complaints. Prices are decent. Feta spinach omlete is delish and my fav. I think it's definitely better then Mikes down the block. As soon as I walk in they know what I drink and how I like it. Love it!!